Posted in Annapolis Dentist, Dry Mouth Syndrome on Sep 1st, 2010
Mandy Ramey RDH
Dry mouth is otherwise known as xerostomia or a persistent lack of saliva. We need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths and to help us taste and digest food. Saliva is very important because it protects our mouth from bacterial growth and protects against infection. When someone experiences dry mouth it can [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, Benefits of Chewing Gum, dental care on Aug 31st, 2010
Candy Wiggans RDH
1. Increases salivary flow. Chewing promotes the flow of saliva. Saliva has enzymes that digest carbohydrates, it has antibodies that fight decay causing bacteria, contains buffers that neutralize the acids that eat at your teeth and it contains minerals that help rebuild parts of your teeth that have been attacked by decay acid. [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, dental care, maryland dentist on Jul 30th, 2010
The temptations of sugary foods and sticky candies can often be too tempting to resist. The chewy treats get stuck in crevices and in the grooves and ridges of teeth. The end result is a favorable environment to create caries, or tooth decay. The prevalence of dental caries touches most everyone. In some populations, the [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, Oral Sedation Dentistry on Jun 30th, 2010
Dental phobia, or fear of the dentist, is not uncommon. In fact, many people avoid dental treatments altogether, as the stress and anxiety can be overwhelming. As a result, the teeth are neglected and many treatments may be necessary to obtain optimal oral health. With sedation dentistry, offered at our Maryland area practice, you can [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, cosmetic dentist, maryland dentist on Jun 9th, 2010
Doctors and dentists can face complaints about pushing cosmetic treatments
By Rita Zeidner
Special to The Washington Post
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
When Carla Morelli made an appointment for a routine checkup at the Kentlands Dental Care in Gaithersburg, she didn’t request a cosmetic consultation. But that didn’t stop clinic staffers from offering up beauty advice.
First to weigh in [...]
Posted in American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Annapolis Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry Annapolis on May 28th, 2010
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.aacd.com
Scott Finlay, DDS of Arnold, Maryland Elected to the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry
May 28, 2010 – Scott Finlay, DDS of Arnold, Maryland has been elected to the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry, the credentialing authority of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Dr. Finlay was elected to the American [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry Annapolis, maryland dentist on May 17th, 2010
Inside Dentistry
Scott Finlay, DDS
Clinicians have better choices to conserve valuable tooth structure.
Direct resin restorations are often the ultimate challenge for the restorative dentist as a clinician and artisan. The culminating re sult measures the dentist’s abilities in patient management, smile design, and the understanding of the mechanical and physical properties of dental resins. Chairside, the [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, maryland dentist on Apr 15th, 2010
Choosing the right dentist is a very personal and important decision related to your health. After all, an enormous amount of trust is placed in this individual to be the guardian of your dental health. In addition to the aptitude to properly diagnose and make treatment recommendations, this professional needs to be able to perform [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry Annapolis, cosmetic dentist on Mar 29th, 2010
We have all heard the expression that “we can’t fool mother nature”. Does that apply to dentistry and what about porcelain veneers? Don’t they just make teeth look better? How can they improve the health of my mouth?
Making changes to your smile without considering the impact it has on the health and durability of those [...]
Posted in American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Annapolis Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry Annapolis, cosmetic dentist on Feb 26th, 2010
It is with tremendous excitement and pride that we announce that the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has awarded Dr. Finlay the status of Fellow. The AACD is the largest and oldest dental esthetic academy in the world. The credentialing process has become recognized as the gold standard in cosmetic dentistry, providing a measurement [...]